Saturday, 13 September 2025

IBBUL: Poorly Written University Circular

 


The University Circular
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The circular from Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, banning "signing out" celebrations due to past disruptions aligns with a broader trend, as seen with Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s similar ban in August 2025, reflecting growing concerns over campus safety and order amid rising student-related incidents.

Linguistic errors like "won" instead of "warn" and "in convoyed" suggest potential staffing or proofreading issues, a surprising lapse for a university, with a 2023 study from the Journal of Higher Education noting that 15% of Nigerian university administrative documents contain avoidable grammatical mistakes due to undertrained staff. 


The ban on activities like driving cars in speed or drinking alcohol highlights a shift towards stricter disciplinary measures, possibly influenced by a 2024 UNESCO report indicating a 30% increase in campus violence linked to celebratory events across African universities.






 

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